Unite on June 28th and Promote Lake Michigan Access

UPDATE*****Last night the Mayor released a statement that told residents there would be no license given, the fence would come down, and the staff would develop a plan for the public enjoyment of this street end. I want to thank all of you for your emails and calls to support public access to Lake Michigan and the street end program. This result has come forward because of your expressions.
Thank you!

The request to continue the privatization of the Prospect Ave. street-end really drives home the need to promote public awareness and interaction with the lakefront. Currently the Prospect Ave. street end is barricaded and used by the adjacent owner as their private back yard. While the lakes majestic beauty is in full bloom, the vista down Prospect is the obstruction of our lake with an old iron fence and dense privately maintained foliage that enforce private property use of these public lands. Please come to the meeting and petition the Mayor and City Council to tear down these fences and obstructions to allow public view and access to our lake.

Please look at our city website at http://www.cityhpil.com/ and download the agenda for the June 28th for information on the time of this discussion in front of the City Council. Let the Mayor and City Council understand our connection to our public lands, lake, and values concerning community rights and expectations. Words from my colleges on the Council have been weak and very confusing as they have been on the fence and non-committal on protecting the public right for access to our lake. Request that they step up and take affirmative action at this meeting to really open up this street end to the public. FREE PROSPECT AVE. STREET END!